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Department
Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS)
Responsibilities
The Center for Advanced Power Systems, established in 2000, is an internationally recognized research and education center specializing in the development, simulation, and testing of advanced concepts in superconducting and conventional electric power systems, as well as materials applications. The Center's mission is to develop and implement systems-driven research and education programs focused on technology issues in electric power systems, modeling and simulation, advanced controls, advanced component development, and testing. All of these are accomplished in collaboration with key stakeholders to meet the needs of governmental agencies and the nation's electric utilities.
The Director serves as the executive officer and is responsible for the overall leadership and maintaining a high level of externally funded research and development activities of the Center. Duties of the Director include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure the Center maintains, builds, and strengthens its reputation as a national and international Power and Energy Center of Excellence, demonstrating leadership in both research and innovation.
• Update, execute, and continuously monitor the Center's Performance Plan, which supports the Strategic Plans of FSU and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
• Foster and grow an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and scholarly inquiry, supporting innovative research and the pursuit of new ideas across the Center's disciplines.
• Articulate the Center's mission and promote CAPS' programs and capabilities to government, industry, and academia, nationally and internationally.
• Cultivate and expand strategic partnerships with industry to accelerate technology transfer, joint research initiatives, and workforce development opportunities.
• Ensure that the educational missions of FSU reflected in the outcomes of the Center.
• Broaden the Center's research and funding portfolio.
• Play a critical role in hiring the Center's research and tenure-line faculty.
• Interface with the FSU Sponsored Research Administration and FSU Research Foundation on research proposals and the pre- and post-award processes.

Qualifications
A terminal degree from an accredited institution in a related field, such as an Engineering or Physical Science discipline.
The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and hold a Department of Defense security clearance at a minimum Secret level.
Candidates should have demonstrated intellectual leadership, management skills, and a strong track record of securing government funds or corporate sponsorship for large research programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in grant writing and proposal development, as well as serving as a Principal Investigator on federally funded contracts and grants.
Demonstrated experience in leading research program development.
Other Information
The Center is located in Tallahassee/Leon County's Innovation Park, home to more than 35 cutting-edge research and manufacturing organizations, including the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Florida State University College of Engineering, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Applied Superconductivity Center, the High-Performance Materials Institute, the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-propulsion, and the FSU Aero-propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center.
Contact Info
Rohit Gupta
Russell Reynolds Associates
Direct: +1-415-352-3367
Mobile: +1-415-5354548
rohit.gupta@russellreynolds.com
Jacqueline Arends
Russell Reynolds Associates
Direct: +1-202-654-7847
Mobile: +1-703-7171006
jacqueline.arends@russellreynolds.com
Rachel Brouwer
Administrative Specialist, Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS)
850-645-2157
rachel.brouwer@fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, March 16th and will continue until the position is filled.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.